An Indian Photographer On What Brings Him Back To Denim Every Single Day

There's something inherently cool about Delhi-based photographer, Dhruv Kalra's sartorial sight. He's neither too minimal nor bundling up on layers but in his justice, he's just representing a wander-lusting 27-year-old photographer. The hip-hop T-shirt stands for his cool-age lifestyle, the classic denims exude 'simple is best' and the shoes...well, I'm absolutely obsessing over them. For '30 Days Of Denim', we asked him to synthesize a signature 'Dhruv Kalra' look. Just five minutes into what he calls his easiest activity in the day, he put together a look that was artful, tastefully curated and finished off with garlands and Rahul Gandhi-esque victory fingers.

T-Shirt- Dank, Jeans- Dhruv's own, Footwear- Dhruv's own

Here he talks about denim, his childhood dungarees and what makes the fabric a crucial part of his life...

Your first denim purchase?

A pair of denim dungarees, way back when I was a child.

How often do you wash your jeans?

I send my denim to the laundry only once a week. Frankly, you don't need to wash jeans very often. Once you wear a pair and want to repeat it again (without a wash), dust it off with your hands and hop them on. I'm always on the go, so this always helps!

T-Shirt- Dank, Jeans- Dhruv's own

Dark wash or light wash denim?

I like both! There's nothing more exciting than owning a second pair, with a different shade, but one that's just as comfortable as the first.

Ripped or distressed jeans?

Absolutely hate both.

Love or hate skinny jeans?

The word is HATE. They look extremely ugly on men, whether you're thin or buffed.

T-Shirt- Dank, Jeans- Dhruv's own, Footwear- Dhruv's own

Your go-to denim outfit?

I love cutting my jeans into long denim shorts. And love pairing them with a basic T-Shirt!

Any denim hacks that only you're aware of?

Umm...not really. I only know how to put them on and take them off (lol).

‘30 days of Denim' is a social experiment of sorts, or in layman terms, the ultimate Denim guide, on how to inject your personality, and inherent sense of self into, say, a basic-ass pair of jeans. Bonus: It features the finest men in the capital, all with very distinct style sensibilities, but primarily, each having an innate love for all things denim.